Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer I
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Project management
- Work
- On-site in Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management11%of 108 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will gain hands-on knowledge by performing routine tasks using well-defined standards and procedures under close supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the design team in developing all electrical power generation, distribution, protection and related control systems for projects.
- Preparation of power/control philosophies and drawings.
- Preparation of electrical generation, distribution, rotating, communication and control equipment specifications and datasheets.
- Preparing, electrical models using ETAP, EDSA or SKM.
- Preparation of electrical system calculations.
- Preparation of construction drawings depicting equipment locations, wiring, tray layouts, supports, and lighting.
- Review of project/client specifications and requirements.
- Preparation of layouts and plans for electrical buildings and facilities.
- Preparation of AC and DC load lists from mechanical equipment lists and control systems.
- Preparation of DC and UPS distribution systems.
- Preparation of electrical drawings and construction packages.
- Preparation of Electrical Area Classification drawings.
- Preparation of test and commissioning procedures.
- Preparation of electrical fabrication and construction details.
- Provide support for the preparation of Pre-FEED and FEED cost estimates.
- Provide engineering support to procurement of equipment, skidded packages, and buildings.
- Support and assist field engineering teams during construction, test and commissioning.
- Support Test and commissioning of packages and electrical systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (December 2026 or May 2027 Graduates Eligible).
- For candidates with engineering degrees attained outside the U.S., must have attained an E.I.T. designation from a U.S. based state licensing board.
- Requires zero (0) to one (1) year experience in engineering design and/or project management of oil and gas and/or industrial facilities.
- Requires the ability to travel to client sites.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Previous internships in the engineering design in the offshore/onshore oil & Gas industry preferred.
Working Conditions
- Work requires travel to off-site work locations on a periodic basis, and at times for extended periods.
- Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant, facility or terminal environment.
- Interaction with other team members, supervisors, and client personnel.
- Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to communicate effectively.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to conduct analysis and investigations.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties.
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required.
Additional Application Requirement
Candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate and understanding that no relocation assistance will be provided. Candidates outside of commuting distance who do not provide a cover letter will not be screened.